Ashi-Hishigi

Ashi-Hishigi also called an Achilles lock or simply an ankle lock, is a technique described in both The Canon Of Judo[1] by Kyuzo Mifune and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Theory and Technique[2] by Renzo Gracie and Royler Gracie as well as demonstrated in the video, The Essence Of Judo. It is classified as a joint lock (Kansetsu-waza), and is not a recognized technique of the Kodokan. However, it is a commonly used technique in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and Mixed martial arts competition.

Ashi-Hishigi
ClassificationKatame-waza
Sub classificationKansetsu-waza
KodokanNo
Technique name
RōmajiAshi-hishigi
Japanese足挫
EnglishAchilles ankle lock

Technique Description

Executing this lock involves pressing the achilles tendon into the back of the ankle or lower leg. It is typically performed by wedging a forearm, especially a bony part of it, into the Achilles tendon. Simultaneously leveraging the foot and the leg over the forearm, which serves as a fulcrum. This causes severe pressure on the Achilles tendon, often resulting in an ankle lock, since the ankle is being used as a point of leverage. Similarly, some ankle locks also cause a compression lock on the Achilles tendon, and hence the term "Achilles lock" is often also used to describe such ankle locks.

Included Systems

Lists:

  • The Canon Of Judo
  • Judo technique

Similar Techniques, Variants, and Aliases

Aliases:

  • Achilles lock
  • Ankle lock or Straight ankle lock

References
  1. Mifune, Kyuzo (2004,1965,1960). The Canon Of Judo. Kodansha International Ltd. pp. 156, 157. ISBN 4-7700-2979-9. Check date values in: |year= (help)
  2. Gracie, Renzo and Royler (2001). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Theory and Technique. Invisible Cities Press. p. 146. ISBN 1-931229-08-2.

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